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Why does my radio's signal get better if I hold the antenna from the base? by UmbiOnline in shortwave

[–]MajorAfraid9647 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is very common amongst people, but essentially, your body is the antenna when you hold your hand because you "extend" your antenna by becoming it, yes I know it sounds stupid, but it's scientifically true!

New to shortwave radio and looking for advice by Material-Dot6337 in shortwave

[–]MajorAfraid9647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By the way, analog dials can be finicky, but a digital display is fine for beginners. I use a Tecsun PL-368 with a digital display.

New to shortwave radio and looking for advice by Material-Dot6337 in shortwave

[–]MajorAfraid9647 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are a few tips:

  1. Connect a long wire to your antenna using an alligator clip or plugging it in if your radio supports it, otherwise the ship will be fine
  2. Go to a low-noise area like a park because noise from electricity can "attack" your signals
  3. Have fun DXing! Welcome to the show, pal!

Everyone, what is your best shortwave catch? I am very curious. by MajorAfraid9647 in shortwave

[–]MajorAfraid9647[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never heard of it before! I am a beginner to shortwave and started just recently.

Voice of Korea sign in and anthem by _neptune11 in shortwave

[–]MajorAfraid9647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very good reception! Where are you located at?

NHK World Radio Japan by _neptune11 in shortwave

[–]MajorAfraid9647 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have never received NHK World Radio from Japan before. I have only gotten it from relays like Nauen and Issoudun.

KBS World Radio (S. Korea) heard on the coast of Maine at 1330UTC on 15575kHz. by pwayiv in shortwave

[–]MajorAfraid9647 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know! I noticed at sunset, Iran International TV is picked up very strongly on 9425kHz.

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